Hagel Takes Defense Cuts on Road Show

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel took to the road Tuesday to begin to explain the Pentagon’s budget plans to military service members—and in essence begin the pitch to a reluctant Congress.

The larger budget proposes fairly deep cuts to the Army as well as retiring older Air Force planes. Mr. Hagel made his stops in Southeastern Virginia at Langley Air Force Base and an Army instillation, Fort Eustis.

“We had to make tough choices, we have had to prioritize like we have never had to prioritize in your career,” Mr. Hagel said.

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